Thomas Sinclair

Thomas Sinclair is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow in Philosophy at Wadham College. He specializes in ethics and political philosophy, focusing on moral obligations, effective altruism, and the ethics of public positions.

Education:

• PhD in Philosophy, University College London (2008)
• MPhil in Philosophy, University College London (2003)

Research Interests: Ethics, Moral Philosophy, and Political Philosophy. His work explores questions like conditional obligations in altruism, the ethical dimensions of public positions, and frameworks for preventing moral wrongings. His recent publications engage with utilitarian ethics, democratic theory, and applied moral dilemmas.

Publications (2017–2018): Focused on normative ethics and political theory, addressing themes such as effective altruism, moral responsibility, and the power dynamics of public roles.

Scientific Awards: None explicitly listed.

Grants & Advising: No grants or advisees listed in available data. His career includes roles as a Lecturer in Political Theory at the University of Manchester (2009–2013) and Stipendiary Lecturer at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (2007–2009).

Labs/Teams: No specific labs or teams mentioned, though his work aligns with Oxford’s broader philosophy research initiatives.